Trailer Folding Tongue – What I’d Do Different
On the last trailer, I experimented with a new folding tongue design. Now it’s time to review — What do I like? What would I do different if building another?
News
General News items and information from Mechanical Elements and the world. We post about events and activities of the site, as well as reposting news from the world – when we find it. Topics are about the Do-it-Yourself crowd. Come back often to keep up on what’s up. – See all the Mechanic’s Posts.
The Walking Beam Trailer Suspension For Smaller Trailers
Plans are now available for the Twin Torsion Axle Walking Beam Trailer Suspension. This was introduced on a build early in 2018, with posts about the trailer including a video
New Torsion Axle Trailer Plans
New Product Announcement: The Mechanical Elements line of DIY Trailer Blueprints has just expanded with some brand new Torsion Axle Trailer Plans. You ask, and we work to deliver.
Video – Testing Twin Torsion Axles
Time to look at the action by Testing the Twin Torsion Axles. Video is a great way to see what’s really happening with the new suspension design!
Video – Trailer Test Ride!
When the rubber meets the road, that’s when the feeling of real accomplishment kicks in. This is the first trailer test with our new frame and funky suspension design.
New Size – Homemade Crane Plans
A New Size? OK, MechanicalElements.com has Gantry Crane plans – for years. Now, we just released the Perfect Size Crane for your Garage.
Updates On Trailer Design Articles
The most popular pages on Synthesis about Trailer Design now have a fresh revision. They include more content, more pictures, and a mobile friendly web design.
May Is Build Month!
May, the time of new flowers after April showers, is also the time for building that project you’ve been stewing on over the winter.
Visa Gift Card Winner!
We have a winner of the $100 Visa Gift Card! We sent out the Photo request, and you responded. Now the drawing, and the winner.
Gantry Crane I-Beam Clamp – Free Plans
Introducing a new gantry crane product to the Mechanical Elements family of Do-It-Yourself Plans — as Free Plans in our launch celebration!
Did You Build It?
Do you have photos? – Do you have a story? We’re interested in your DIY project. If you purchased plans at Synthx.com or MechanicalElements.com, we would love to see what you built.
Spiraling Up
Mechanical Elements is back online with a new look, a new logo, new functionality, and a better shopping experience. — With — the Same Great DIY Project Plans and so much more.